To be as secure as possible, Windows 10’s facial recognition feature relies on special infrared cameras that capture 3D images of your face. Regular webcams just don’t cut it; you’ll need a machine that has Intel’s new RealSense 3D camera built-in.

They include:

Dell Inspiron 15 5548

Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 15

Lenovo ThinkPad E550

Asus N551JQ

Asus ROG G771JM

Asus X751LD

HP Envy 15t Touch RealSense Laptop

Lenovo B5030

Dell Inspiron 23 7000

Only a small number of users will be able to enjoy facial recognition in Windows 10 at launch, then, but more PCs with a RealSense 3D camera are expected to ship later this year.

Alternatively, you can add a standalone RealSense camera to your existing PC. It’s marketed as a developer device for now, but anyone can buy one from Intel’s website for $99. Once it’s plugged into your machine, you’ll get access to facial recognition, making logging into your PC easier than ever.

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